Hope in every step: Relay for Life celebrates 27 years
May 6, 2025
Cindy Conrad and Sharon May did not let Saturday’s gloomy, cool weather dampen their joyful spirit as they walked through Central Park. The duo, who were holding onto a spirit
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Kevin Shorten joins HNMH as VP and chief information/technology officer
May 5, 2025
News release Kevin Shorten has been appointed vice president and chief information and technology officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. In this role, Shorten will oversee digital and information technology strategy
Henry Mayo NICU keeps families together
May 2, 2025
Before Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital got its neonatal intensive care unit, a baby born prematurely or with some other serious issue would’ve been taken from the mother and transferred to
Faces of the SCV: Dog lover goes from borrowed walks to therapy talks
May 2, 2025
When he was a boy, Ralph Steger would walk a number of dogs in his neighborhood for free. Neighbors would ask how much money he charged, but he’d just say
SCV Boys & Girls Club receives $10K grant
April 30, 2025
News release The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 community health grant that will be used toward enhancing academic performance among local youth through
SCV Senior Center celebrates ‘Broadway Lights’
April 29, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center hosted its 2025 Celebrity Waiter dinner fundraiser at Bella Vida on Saturday night. The theme of the night was “Broadway Lights” and attendees wore
CDC report: Autism impacts 1 in 31 U.S. children
April 28, 2025
By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer A report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 15 showed that 1 in 31 children in America has autism. The
Holy Cross receives record-breaking $16 million gift for trauma and palliative care
April 28, 2025
News release Providence Holy Cross Medical Center announced the largest gift in its 64-year history − a $16 million donation from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders. The Mission
Canyon Country library celebrates Dia de los Ninos/Libros
April 26, 2025
As rain poured down on Saturday morning, children and families dashed for cover, many of them heading toward the Jo Anne Darcy Library. After drying themselves off, many guests walked
CDC: Measles outbreak likely bigger than thought
April 21, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The measles outbreak that started in Texas this year is likely larger than the reported numbers, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said
HMNH celebrates National Volunteer Week, honoring over 300 volunteers
April 21, 2025
News release This week Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing and celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26. This annual celebration honors the contributions of individuals who
CDC finds significant increase in invasive strep throat strain in several states
April 14, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The frequency of invasive group A strep infections more than doubled over a nearly 10-year period, according to a study published by the U.S. Centers for
Photos: ‘Saddle Up Santa Clarita’ art exhibition
April 12, 2025
The city held an art reception for it’s “Saddle Up Santa Clarita” juried exhibition that highlights Santa Clarita’s Western heritage through paintings, photographs and mixed-media works on Friday evening at
Study: Shingles vaccine could reduce risk of dementia
April 8, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A new study finds that the shingles vaccine sometimes offered to older adults has been associated with a decrease in the development of dementia later on.
Dixon Center gets $50K grant for youth mental health
April 7, 2025
News release Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. has received a $50,000 Community Health Improvement Grant from Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital to fund expanded mental health services for youth
HMNH CEO appointed to Hospital Association of Southern California board
April 7, 2025
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital President and CEO Kevin Klockenga has joined the board of directors of the Hospital Association of Southern California. On the HASC board, Klockenga serves
‘Leap Laboratory’ fundraiser sparks excitement for Children’s Museum
April 2, 2025
Community leaders unleashed their inner child at JCI Santa Clarita’s “Leap Laboratory: Night at the Museum” fundraiser on Tuesday night, enjoying an evening filled with science, magic, and sensory experiences.
Learning to adult, local students participate in financial literacy simulation
April 1, 2025
Calvin Jellings was met with a stressful and fun task on Saturday. The Canyon High School freshman was given a piece of paper with a fictitious person’s profile. The one
States move to ban using food stamps for soda
March 31, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer States are beginning to take action to ban food stamp recipients from using their food stamps for soda. West Virginia will ask the U.S. Department of
Action Drug rehab launches monthly Narcan giveaway
March 31, 2025
News release Action Drug Rehab is launching a monthly Narcan giveaway in an ongoing effort to combat the opioid crisis. The first giveaway is scheduled noon to 2 p.m. Sunday